Marisol Marks serves as the Associate Vice President of Strategic Communications and Chief of Staff at the University of Southern California since February 2020, bringing extensive experience from Smart & Final where Marisol advanced from roles such as Vice President of Marketing & Communications to Director of Strategic Sourcing and Director of Warehousing. Marisol's expertise spans public relations, social media, event planning, and cost management, underpinned by an educational background that includes a Master's degree in Communication Management from the University of Southern California, an MBA from UCLA Anderson School of Management, and a BS in Business Administration from the University of Southern California, alongside certificates from Cornell University and USC Marshall School of Business.